
Townspeople
Collective Entity
Refers to the group as one entity; 'townspeople' acts collectively in actions or opinions.

The townspeople voted against the new mall.
Not Just Population
'Townspeople' implies active community members, not just a statistic of how many people live there.

The townspeople often volunteer for cleanups.
Common Bond
Suggests a shared identity or sense of belonging among the inhabitants of a town.

The townspeople celebrate their heritage together.
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CitizenInhabitantLocalResident
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